Author: The Lone Writer

The Lone Writer is an American frontier and Old West journalist and historian. He loves to read, write and review all things western, whether historical or fiction.
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Clint Eastwood Quotes Compilation

Clint Eastwood is a well-renowned American actor, movie director, producer, musician, and politician who’ve established himself as one of the most distinguished figures in the film industry. He achieved great success juggling between acting and directing films, demonstrating his versatility in his chosen fields. Clint Eastwood’s life serves as proof that with perseverance and determination, […]

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Vaya Con Dios
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Western Song: Vaya Con Dios

Vaya con Dios was a popular song written in 1953 by Buddy Pepper, Inez James, and Larry Russell. Anita O’Day (with Orchestra conducted by Larry Russell) first recorded it in December 1952. Then, she released the song in April 1953 on her single, Ain’t This a Wonderful Day. Les Paul and his then-wife Mary Ford also recorded […]

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Cormac McCarthy Quotes

Cormac McCarthy found success as an American writer, playwright, and screenwriter. His writings embraced the darkest sides of human nature while exploring the Western, Southern Gothic, and Post-apocalyptic genres. Among his famous work includes The Road, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 and came on the big screen in 2009. Aside from his award-winning novels, […]

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Will Rogers Quotes Compilation

Will Rogers was a successful entertainer, film actor, writer, and humorist whose folksy wit and humor attracted the public. He approached his audience using easily understood terms, and his writings appealed to many, regardless of their status in life. Will Rogers’ observations, visions, and philosophy in life remain relevant today, evident in the numerous quotes […]

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Western Song: Wagon Wheels

American songwriter Billy Hill and composer Peter DeRose wrote the Western song “Wagon Wheels” in the early 1930s. Everett Marshall first performed the song live in the stage production Ziegfeld Follies of 1934. On the other hand, its first recording and release as a single were by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra in 1934. It was […]

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Desert Pete
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Western Song: Desert Pete

American singer-songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler wrote the song “Desert Pete.” Then, The Kingston Trio recorded and released it as a single in 1963, under the Contemporary Folk genre. It rose to #12 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, spending five weeks on the chart. “Desert Pete” b/w “Ballad of the Thresher” was also the lead-off single […]

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